Sentences with phrase «own lack of civility»

In the video, Romney also criticized the level of national debt and the lack of civility in Washington.

Or maybe it's their lack of civility towards those with differing opinions or beliefs.

Biola president Barry H. Corey notes the lack of civility.

To call policemen «pigs» or to stereotype them in other ways is only to express our own lack of civility and common decency which they, quite rightly, keep telling us is a symbol of the social disorder against which they stand as the last defense — a rather ambiguous position to be in, in any society.

American civil religion with its tradition of openness, tolerance, and ethical commitment might make a contribution to a world civil religion that would transcend and include the improvements in that lack of civility.

Is it lack of civility that leads to this kind of behaviour?

The supposedly cultured, civil and enlightened members of left wing political culture (up to and including President Obama, who three days earlier publicly decried the lack of civility in American politics) and supposedly professional journalism (CNN and MSNBC main anchors and PBS senior correspondent, not just some random blogs or forum commenters) decided that this term would strongly elevate American civil discourse if it was publicly and massively applied to members of Tea Party (which was, of course, a political movement named after a famous historical event wherein a quantity of tea cargo was destroyed in protestation of British tax policies).

Concerned about the «lack of civility» in the GOP presidential primary contest, Ben Carson called for a private sit down with his fellow candidates before the March 3 Fox News debate.

There is a disquieting stillness of an absolute and ruthless lack of conscience, stirred only by a lack of civility in others, and the sight of Dottie dancing in a pool of light as she waits for him and her family to strike a deal.

Despite the notable lack of civility and outright cruelty that has characterized some of the political discourse, especially at school advisory board meetings, I believe that there are individuals of character on the board who genuinely want a fresh start and are committed to keeping discussions within appropriate bounds.

The presidential primaries, with their name - calling, locker room language and general lack of civility have been bewildering for many people, including these three.

We lament the lack of civility, the loss of behavioral boundaries, and the irresponsible parents who have raised this child; and we justify the punishment as «holding the student accountable for his behavior.»

The game's lack of sportsmanship became the topic of much public debate, with each side blaming the other for the lack of civility on the field.

We use comment moderation because we have seen too many blog comment sections hijacked by people who go off topic and start arguing with each other with a lack of civility, or whatever.

People who live together have something that is fragile and easily destroyed by a lack of civility.

Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Master L.A. Smart fired off at two lawyers for their lack of civility in the courtroom after an hour - long squabble between the pair during questioning forced one client to leave.

Gesmer is referring to a recent ruling by Massachusetts Superior Court Judge Mitchell J. Sikora Jr. chastising the lawyers for their lack of civility and common sense.

Most of us deplore the lack of civility in the legal profession.

The lack of civility has been so concerning over the years that the Advocates Society, an intervenor in the case, has published and revised a set of principles to help guide lawyers on how to be nicer to each other.

«We close this discussion with a reminder to counsel - all counsel, regardless of practice, regardless of age - that zealous advocacy does not equate with «attack dog» or «scorched earth»; nor does it mean lack of civility... (Citations omitted)... Zeal and vigor in the representation of clients are commendable.

Complaining about a lawyer's lack of civility smacks a little of whining to your mother because someone was mean to you in the schoolyard.

Lack of civility is an evil that we ought to stamp out, to be sure, but not at the cost of a greater evil: compromising a party's right to be heard.

The common concern: the potentially damaging consequences of a lack of civility on the individual matter, on the lawyer - client relationship (and on the quality of the service that the lawyer provides the client) and, ultimately, on the reputation of the bar as a whole.

There's a tendency to demonize the opposing side, which leads to a lack of civility that is rampant in our legal system.

Lack of civility can come in many forms, from listing agents who try too hard to keep sales in - house to associates who steal customers from colleagues.

Not exact matches

Just for once why doesn't The Baltimore Sun's editorial board admit its political intolerance of any conservative views to its readers instead of pretending not to understand anyone else's lack of tolerance («Political civility: Where has all the tolerance gone?»

And then the lack of «civility» was a reasonable question after it became clear that the shooter was not «political» as we think of the term.

The ancient art of civility is the art of living together in the city gracefully and cooperatively; civility exists to make good citizens, and its lack occasions the worst evils of the city.

But we must never require friendship as the price of civility, and the great majority of us who lack that gift nevertheless hold the same obligation of civility.

There's people on both sides of this question that can lack civility.

I offer an apology if my bombast lacked civility as it must not interfere in the free exchange of evidence and ideas.

No person is truly better when they lack this basic bit of civility.

It also fails to blow it out of the water in terms of refinement — the BMW's interior materials may be a little nicer in a few areas, but the X5 M lacks the day - in, day - out civility of the SRT8.

Warmists are rarely — if ever in my experience — noted for good faith, depth of knowledge, relevant training and long experience, civility or a lack of overweening confidence in the rightness and moral rectitude of their memes.

A November 2017 study found that nearly 75 % of those surveyed completely or mostly agree that incivility in this country has risen to crisis levels and 60 % of those surveyed tuned out political conversations that had a negative tone or otherwise lacked civility.

And having represented criminal defendants myself, I realize that they don't always understand the necessary niceties of, for example, shaking opposing counsel's hands or saying hello, and may sometimes view these civilities as a sign of disloyalty or a lack of zealousness.

The issue of lawyer civility — or lack thereof — continues be a hot topic this fall, with the Groia matter reaching its way to a Law Society Appeal Panel hearing on September 9 and 10.

But whereas Roosevelt advocated soft - spoken diplomacy undergirded by strength and resolve — «if a man continually blusters, if he lacks civility, a big stick will not save him from trouble,» he warned — Trump has placed little stock in the softer side of diplomacy.

«Whether users are addicted or not, cellphone use can perpetuate a lack of accountability, breed irresponsible behavior, feed malevolence, and retard the ability to effectively nurture social skills inherent in our civility to be kind, thoughtful, caring, loving and understanding,» she told TechNewsWorld.